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Council approves zoning fee updates, utility rate study and other routine items; Comcast franchise negotiations authorized
Summary
Oak Grove council approved a package of administrative and operating items including updates to zoning escrows and fees, authorization to begin negotiating a Comcast franchise extension for city facilities, purchase of a commercial mower, and hiring a consultant for a utility rate study; the council also received the sheriff’s April report.
At its meeting, the Oak Grove City Council approved a range of administrative and operational items in a single session, from fee schedule updates to authorization to begin negotiations on a cable franchise for city facilities.
Key actions and approvals - Fee schedule changes: The council approved adjustments to zoning‑related escrows and application fees that had not been updated in years (some escrow amounts increased from the $1,000 level last set in 2009). The changes were framed as cost‑recovery measures rather than revenue enhancements. - Comcast franchise negotiation: The council adopted a resolution authorizing staff to negotiate a new franchise agreement with Comcast to expand…
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